Design Buy Build Issue 57 2022 | Page 76

SAFETY , SECURITY & FIRE PROTECTION

20 MM MAGPLY BOARDS SPECIFIED FOR FIRE PERFORMANCE IN FLAT ROOF REFURBISHMENT

The total replacement of the flat roof covering on a residential apartment building in North London presents a prime example of why leading waterproofing systems manufacturers are specifying the use of Magply boards as a decking which offers critical fire resistance as well as good load-carrying and weathering capabilities .
The Contract Manager for Detailed Waterproofing , Jamie Tarry , commented “ We hadn ’ t previously used Magply before it was specified to us here as part of the new built-up system on Tiltman Place , but it has proved very easy to handle in terms of cutting and fixing . The job went well and we finished on schedule .”
The property involved is Block 6 at Tiltman Place in the Finsbury Park district where water ingress through the original felt roof covering had caused the plywood decking to deteriorate badly while , along with other damage , the insulation had become saturated : necessitating total strip back and replacement .
The managing surveyors for the five storey property duly decided to appoint Detailed Waterproofing Ltd . as a wellexperienced roof specialist , while the supplier of the roofing system specified the use of high performance Magply boards to provide a sound new decking across the retained metal frame structure .
The build-up features the use of 20mm Magply Al boards , proteus self-adhesive vci , cut to falls insulation , Proteus selfadhesive carrier membrane , then followed by a cold applied Proteus ‘ Pro-System ’ waterproofing membrane .
Backed by a number of industry recognised standards Magply provides an ideal alternative to conventional plywood or OSB products . Additionally , the unique production process keeps the chloride content to just 0.01 %, enhancing both stability and long-term durability . The different thicknesses of panel are also widely used for flooring and pitched roof installations ; as well as being approved by many different manufacturers of render finishes .
For further information , please contact : Oliver Pirret , Sales & Marketing Manager , IPP Ltd . Bradwell Hall Bradwell On Sea , Essex CM0 7HX Tel : 01621 776252 | Email : ollie @ magply . co . uk Web : www . magply . co . uk
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